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Meet Two Amazing Moroccans: The Stories of Mohammed Abed al-Jabri and Merieme Chadid
Sep 6, 2021
Two famous Moroccans: Philosopher, Mohammed Abed al-Jabri and Astronomer/Explorer, Merieme Chadid. Photos: Inside Arabia and Twitter. By: Claire Boyle/Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: Morocco is famous for many things: its beautiful architecture, food, desert, culture, and many other things, but(...)
How Backgammon, or Tawla, Became Popular in the Arab World
Sep 3, 2021
Backgammon, one of the most popular games in the Arab World. Source: Wikipedia By Evan Ploeckelman / Arab America Contributing Writer Tawla, Arabic for backgammon, is arguably the most popular board game in the Arab world, with people idling for(...)
“Molokhia” The Super Food of Ancient Egyptian Kings
Sep 1, 2021
By: Blanche Shaheen/ Arab America Contributing Writer There my parents were, rushing out the door at 6:00 am headed to the farmer’s market, with large fabric bags, their lazer sharp radar focused on one particular kind of leafy produce. If(...)
Famous Cities in Morocco Series (Episode 8 of 13): Agadir
Sep 1, 2021
The exquisite blue shores of Agadir, MoroccoPhoto: Azamara By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The country of Morocco has so many interesting towns and cities as well as beautiful landmarks. From the astonishing city of Casablanca to(...)
Ahmed Adaweyah: King of Shaabi Music
Sep 1, 2021
Adaweyah performing in the 1970's. Credit: Ahram Online Ahmed Adaweyah brought the Egyptian musical genre of Shaabi to the mainstream, making it a global sensation. This new genre of music has defined Egyptian popular music to this day, creating a(...)
New Israeli Prime Minister has discussions with the White House—with few prospects for the Palestinians
Sep 1, 2021
Biden-Bennett meeting conceded nothing to Palestinians Photo upi By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer Israeli Prime Minister Bennet arrived in Washington last week to remake the U.S.-Israel relationship following the Trump-Netanyahu years of bias totally favoring Israel. Bennett’s(...)
How to Travel the Arab World: Camping
Sep 1, 2021
Source: Travelstart Egypt By: Waverly Nohr/ Arab America Contributing Writer While we read about the wonders, landscapes, and treasures of the Arab world, actually visiting the countries can seem both intimidating as well as expensive. With hotel prices, transportation costs, food expenses,(...)
Ancient Rome Comes Alive in Jerash: Jordan’s Roman City
Aug 31, 2021
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer No sooner had we sat down in the semi-reconstructed Hippodrome at Jerash, Jordan’s Roman city, a massive arena that once seated 15,000 spectators then, in the distance, I witnessed the appearance of a part(...)
Who was Lalla Masuda? Meet Morocco’s 16th Century Sultanate Daughter Who Became a Humanitarian
Aug 30, 2021
An etching of Lalla Masuda. Photo: Wikipedia By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The country of Morocco is home to beautiful culture, exquisite architecture, amazing scientific discoveries, and it is also known as a place of great(...)
How Ancient Egyptians Contributed to the Modern Candle
Aug 27, 2021
By: Waverly Nohr/ Arab America contributing writer Credit: Crimson Candles The ancient Egyptians were notorious for making a candle-like product, known as rushlights. The Romans and Egyptians first made rushlights out of animal tallow-soaked reeds. The modern candle has evolved when the Romans started(...)
Noor Al-Jeylaani: Pioneering Sudanese Music and Identity
Aug 27, 2021
Noor al-Jeylaani. Source: Reddit By Evan Ploeckelman / Arab America Contributing Writer Noor al-Jeylaani is one of the foremost musicians of Sudan, popular even to this day. Many Sudanese musicians are not very popular around the world for a variety(...)
"Citizenry Anger": What Does it Mean for MENA and SWANA Americans?
Aug 27, 2021
By: Qaïs S. Ahmadī / Arab America Contributing Writer Understanding "Citizenry Anger" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96jvDysG9K8 “The revolution’s on ... It’s here, it’s today … I’m looking for all my other patriots to come out and help me.”Floyd Ray Roseberry Floyd Ray Roseberry(...)4,049 Results (Page 97 of 338)